- Residents of Mpape, Abuja, expressed their worries over ongoing tremors, prompting urgent appeals for government assistance
- Dr Ebenezer Adebisi reported that vibrations have intensified over the past five days
- Residents are urged to record the frequency of vibrations as experts monitor the situation
The people of Mpape in Abuja's Bwari Area Council are experiencing anxiety over persistent suspected tremors and vibrations in the area.
Dr. Ebenezer Adebisi, Chairman of the Mpape Hills Landlord Association, informed reporters on Tuesday, September 17, that residents have been feeling the vibrations for the past five days.
Residents raise concern as vibrations persist in Abuja neighbourhoods
He noted that the vibrations were particularly intense on Sunday and Monday night, adding, “We’re not sure what could have caused them.”
“I have also confirmed that those in Gwarinpa and Katampe areas are also experiencing the same thing, but the government has not said anything officially up till now.
Adebisi, a former Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), remarked that the residents have experienced such occurrences in the past.
He mentioned that while it occurred a few years back, it has become more frequent over the last five days.
Residents demand government action amid intensifying tremors
According to him, the residents felt that the tremors and vibrations they experienced were more intense than the usual disturbances caused by quarry blasting.
“It is important we let Nigerians know the situation now; we are calling on the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Geological Agency to come to the rescue of the resident,” he added.
He emphasised the need for urgent action to prevent the situation from worsening, calling on the government to provide guidance to residents on what steps to take next.
Madam Aisha Lawal, a resident of the Crushrock area in Mpape, recounted a similar experience to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), expressing concern about the intervals between the vibrations.
Residents advised to record tremors as Geological Agency monitors situation
She said, “I googled the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA). They told me I should be recording anytime the vibration occurred again.
“I was able to speak with one of the officers of the agency, who confirmed that all their equipment is already on the ground to forestall any emergency.
She disclosed that the member of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation, suggested that residents might need to think about relocating temporarily if the tremors persist.
“They said if the vibration is heavy we should try and evacuate from the premises for now.
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